Tragic Beauties
Morbid Anatomy recently posted about this amazing collection of antique European mannequins, covered and forgotten for decades in a Detroit warehouse until recently.
They are made of wax, like the expressive anatomical models made centuries ago to aid in medical education.
Most of these figured were modeled after specific women, aiming for a true likeness.
Made with human hair, each strand inserted with a hot needle, teeth made from denture material, glass eyes, and realistic expressions, these figures possess a haunting, enigmatic aura. Indeed, without their facial imperfections caused by heat and jostling, many of these ethereal beauties could be mistaken for their real counterparts.
See more in the collection here.
December 3, 2009 at 1:21 am
that’s….really awesome. i would actually like to make one of my head to show my grandkids that yes, at one point grandma had all her teeth and was actually hot.
December 4, 2009 at 12:12 am
Beautiful…even in their decay, maybe more so.
March 24, 2010 at 10:11 pm
Wow…Im having nightmares tonight. O.O
November 12, 2011 at 8:23 pm
That top one looks like Sean Young from Blade Runner!
November 12, 2011 at 9:07 pm
You know…it kind of does.